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1970s Maps of Gaston County, North Carolina

Explore 18 historic maps of Gaston County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Gaston County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Gaston County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Gaston County, NC maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Mount Holly, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Mount Holly, 1972 Print
    1970 Mount Holly
    1972 Print · USGS
    Gaston County’s textile and rail corridor thrives in the early seventies, centered on the Catawba River and the bustling hub of Mount Holly. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Hillcrest Cem and Belmont Abbey College or follow the path of the Seaboard Coast Line.
  4. 1970 Map of Lake Norman South, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Lake Norman South, 1972 Print
    1970 Lake Norman South
    1972 Print · USGS
    Mecklenburg County enters the seventies as a newly created lakeside community following the damming of the Catawba River. Genealogists and historians can trace the local landscape through landmarks like Triangle Sch, the Seaboard Coast Line rail, and Allison Ferry.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1970 Map of Lincolnton East, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Lincolnton East, 1972 Print
    1970 Lincolnton East
    1972 Print · USGS
    Eastern Lincoln County at the start of the 1970s shows a landscape of textile towns and busy rail corridors. Researchers can trace family roots through City Memorial Gardens, locate old neighborhood schools like Asbury Sch, or map the industrial reach of the SOUTHERN railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1970 Map of Lowesville, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Lowesville, 1972 Print
    1970 Lowesville
    1972 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Lincoln and Gaston Counties is captured here in the early seventies, just as modern infrastructure began to weave through established farming communities. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Tuckers Grove Ch Cem, Keever Cem, and the old rail stop at Alexis.
  13. 1970 Map of Gastonia North, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Gastonia North, 1972 Print
    1970 Gastonia North
    1972 Print · USGS
    Gaston County enters a period of significant suburban growth in the early seventies, centered on the expansion of Gastonia and Dallas. Researchers can trace local genealogy at Hollywood Cem or locate vanished landmarks like the Ashley High Sch and the original Gaston Memorial Hospital.
  16. 1971 Map of Kings Mountain, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Kings Mountain, 1973 Print
    1971 Kings Mountain
    1973 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the Carolinas come into focus during the early seventies as the industrial growth of Kings Mountain meets the preserved heights of the state and military parks. Researchers can trace the legacy of rural congregations and local landmarks like Pisgah Cem, Camp Rotary, and The Pinnacle.
  19. 1973 Map of Gastonia South, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Gastonia South, 1975 Print
    1973 Gastonia South
    1975 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina and South Carolina borderlands south of Gastonia appear here in the early seventies, capturing the city's suburban reach and industrial growth. Researchers can trace family sites like Firestone Mem Cem or locate the Gastonia Airport and Bowling Green along the SOUTHERN rail line.
  22. 1973 Map of Bessemer City, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Bessemer City, 1976 Print
    1973 Bessemer City
    1976 Print · USGS
    Gaston and Cleveland counties come into sharp focus in the early seventies as industrial centers and rural crossroads meet along the rail lines. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Patterson Grove Ch, while researchers can trace the footprint of local industry at the Mines and Tailings Ponds.
  25. 1973 Map of Cherryville, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Cherryville, 1976 Print
    1973 Cherryville
    1976 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the North Carolina Piedmont come alive in this early 1970s survey of the tri-county border region. Genealogists and historians can trace the rural landscape through family-named landmarks like Beam Mill, local schools such as North Brook Sch No 2, and churches like Indian Creek Ch.
  28. 1973 Map of Lincolnton West, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Lincolnton West, 1976 Print
    1973 Lincolnton West
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Piedmont landscape of the mid-1970s comes to life here, centered on the historic textile and rail hub of Lincolnton. Genealogists can trace local landmarks like Bethphage Ch, Love Memorial Sch, and the riverside community of Laboratory.
  31. 1973 Map of Waco, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Waco, 1976 Print
    1973 Waco
    1976 Print · USGS
    Cleveland County and the Gaston County border are captured here in the early seventies as the local landscape transitioned toward modern recreation and industry. Researchers can find numerous country landmarks like Washington Sch, Hullender Cem, and the Seaboard Coast Line railroad.
  34. 1973 Map of Belmont, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Belmont, 1976 Print
    1973 Belmont
    1976 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor of Gaston County comes to life in the early seventies, showing the textile centers and river life at the South Carolina border. Trace family roots at Bethesda Ch or Smith Cem, and locate landmarks like Sacred Heart College.
  37. 1976 Map of Lincolnton West, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Lincolnton West, 1978 Print
    1976 Lincolnton West
    1978 Print · USGS
    Lincoln County is shown in the mid-seventies through detailed aerial imagery that captures the era's rural and industrial patterns. Genealogists and historians can trace the precise footprints of Lincolnton, Laboratory, and Crouse as they appeared decades ago.
  40. 1976 Map of Cherryville, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Cherryville, 1978 Print
    1976 Cherryville
    1978 Print · USGS
    Cherryville and the surrounding Piedmont farmlands are captured in this mid-1970s aerial survey just as rural development began to accelerate. Researchers can identify precise property lines and land use patterns near Cherryville, Fallston, and Baker Crossroads.
  43. 1976 Map of Kings Mountain, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Kings Mountain, 1978 Print
    1976 Kings Mountain
    1978 Print · USGS
    Kings Mountain and the surrounding Piedmont landscape are captured in mid-1970s aerial detail, showing the era's mining and forest clearings. Trace early residential footprints near Mountain View or study the industrial sites near Kings Mountain and Lake York.
  46. 1976 Map of Belmont, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Belmont, 1978 Print
    1976 Belmont
    1978 Print · USGS
    Gaston County enters the late seventies with its textile towns expanding toward the water. Trace the shoreline of Lake Wylie and identify early suburban growth patterns near Belmont, Cramerton, and Elmore Crossroads.
  49. 1976 Map of Bessemer City, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Bessemer City, 1978 Print
    1976 Bessemer City
    1978 Print · USGS
    Gaston County enters the mid-seventies with a landscape defined by industrial growth and traditional farming. Researchers can trace the literal footprint of the era's textile and mining operations near Bessemer City, Kings Mountain, and Tryon.
  52. 1976 Map of Waco, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Waco, 1978 Print
    1976 Waco
    1978 Print · USGS
    Cleveland County lands and the nascent shoreline of Kings Mountain Reservoir appear in this mid-seventies aerial survey. Researchers can trace the exact footprint of farms and woodlots surrounding Waco, Stubbs, and Oak Grove.
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